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Dietary Aide

Americare Senior Living
Independence, KS Part Time
POSTED ON 4/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
This position could be a mix of day, evening, and nights.

Advance Your Clinical Career in Senior Living

Are you a nurse or clinical professional looking for a meaningful role in senior living or long-term care? At Americare, you’ll combine clinical excellence with compassionate care.

Who We Are

  • Leading senior living and healthcare provider serving multiple states
  • 40 years of experience in assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing
  • Values-driven culture built on RISING: Respect
  • Integrity
  • Servant Heart
  • Inspire
  • Nurture
  • Growth
  • Nationally recognized workplace and care provider

Why Join Americare

  • Deliver high-quality resident-centered clinical care
  • Work with supportive leadership and collaborative care teams
  • Opportunity to grow into leadership or specialty clinical roles
  • Focus on quality outcomes, compliance, and patient safety
  • Be part of a mission-driven organization that values your expertise

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive compensation
  • Daily pay access
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuing education support
  • Free meals during shifts
  • Recognition programs and career advancement pathways

Benefits may vary based on full-time, part-time, or PRN status.

Grow your clinical career in senior living with Americare. Apply today.

Your Role as the Dietary Services Aide

Skilled Nursing

Americare Senior Living is seeking a dependable and team-oriented Dietary Services Aide to support meal preparation, service, and sanitation in our skilled nursing community. This role helps ensure residents, families, visitors, and staff receive accurate, timely meal service while maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming dining environment.

Summary

The Dietary Services Aide assists with food preparation, meal service, and kitchen sanitation while following dietary guidelines, health regulations, and Americare’s standards of care. This role supports resident satisfaction and safety through teamwork, attention to detail, and a service-focused mindset.

This Role May Also Be Known As

Dietary Aide, Food Service Aide, Nutrition Services Aide, or Kitchen Aide.

What You’ll Do

  • Assist with food preparation for residents, visitors, and staff, including special events and activities
  • Attend and serve food during in-service or staff meetings as requested
  • Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, maintaining sanitary conditions
  • Set and clear tables before and after meals
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen and dining area
  • Follow food safety, sanitation, and infection control practices
  • Adhere to Americare’s Mission, Vision, Hometown Hospitality™, and F.A.M.I.L.Y. values
  • Support the dietary team with additional duties as assigned

What You Bring

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 16 years of age
  • Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, and co-workers
  • Ability to follow supervisor instructions safely and efficiently
  • Commitment to maintaining resident confidentiality and professionalism
  • Adherence to HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable state and federal regulations

Physical Demands

  • Stand, sit, walk, and change positions frequently
  • Lift or carry up to 25 lbs.; push and pull up to 50 lbs.
  • Reach, balance, kneel, stoop, and bend as needed

Safety Requirements

  • Follow all safety policies, including use of carts for moving items
  • Wear skid-resistant, supportive footwear to prevent slips and falls
  • Use protective hand equipment when handling knives, sharp objects, or hot surfaces
  • Utilize required PPE such as gloves, hairnets, and beard guards when handling food
  • Report work-related injuries within 12 hours and complete required documentation
  • Participate in company drug testing procedures

Work Environment

This role operates in a professional kitchen environment, utilizing stoves, dishwashers, refrigerators, coolers, and other food service equipment. The environment is indoors with adequate lighting and ventilation.

Join Americare Senior Living and help deliver quality meals and warm hospitality to residents in our Skilled Nursing community.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Americare Senior Living is committed to equal employment opportunities and welcomes applicants from all walks of life. We value diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging.

Interested in Americare Senior Living but not ready to apply?

We understand that timing matters. Our Talent Network offers a simple way to stay connected, receive updates on dining and support opportunities, and explore what’s next — with no pressure to apply.

  • Join our Talent Network through our LinkedIn page:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/americareseniorliving/about/

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